After watching Building the Great Cathedrals, answer the following questions in a posting to this discussion topic. Respond to at least one other learner's response with substantive comments.
NOVA: Building the Great Cathedrals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvfAJ_HBbUo
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/building-gothic-cathedrals.html
• What were the three main components or elements of the Gothic style of architecture mentioned in the video?
• How does the incorporation of these elements of the Gothic style contrast with Romanesque architecture? What made Gothic so different from Romanesque?
• What are the inherent dangers in building the Gothic cathedrals?
• Is there anything else that surprises or impresses you about Gothic architecture?